As detailed in Chapter 19, the author experienced a profound emotional and spiritual reaction to Baba's Leela, or divine play. Upon realizing the appropriateness of a story Baba told, the author's heart was filled with "joyful wonder." The text explicitly states, "my throat choked with supreme bliss; I was overcome with an outburst of love, and the true teaching was imprinted in my heart." This intense emotional state was so visible that Madhavrao noticed and commented on it, highlighting the powerful and deeply personal impact Baba's presence and wisdom had on the author.
What was the author's emotional reaction to witnessing Baba's divine play and teachings?
π Chapter 19